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Dumb Criminals · 2026-04-13
Home Invasion Robber Realizes He Forgot His Mask Mid-Crime
Marcus planned everything except remembering to wear his mask. This was not ideal.
What Happened
Marcus arrived at the house he planned to rob. He kicked in the door. Then he realized: he forgot his mask at home.
He had two options: proceed unmasked and be identifiable, or leave and come back. Marcus chose option C: stand in the doorway for 30 seconds looking confused.
Why This Matters
Criminals underestimating how bad they are at crime is a consistent pattern.
Deeper Context
Social media has made criminal planning significantly dumber.